If the man was paid to do the job, but bailed, then he should, at least, return the money...
If there was a contract signed by both parties and one bails due to some non-contractual detail... then he suffers.
If it was all word of mouth, then there's no case.
If there was a contract signed by both parties and one bails due to some non-contractual detail... then he suffers.
If it was all word of mouth, then there's no case.